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Essential High School Planning Guide for the Class of 2016

This comprehensive guide for the Class of 2016 details high school graduation requirements, key terminology, and course planning strategies. Students will learn about requisite classes, elective options, and advanced courses like AP and IB programs. It covers the credit system, class rank, and the importance of transcripts for college admissions. Additionally, it provides a preview of 9th-grade schedules, class selection processes, exciting electives, technology programs, sports offerings, and clubs available for students in high school.

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Essential High School Planning Guide for the Class of 2016

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  1. High School Planning Class of 2016 Diplomas, Classes & More

  2. Vocabulary • Requisite- a class required by NYS in order to graduate • Prerequisite- a course that must be taken before another (ex. Studio art must be taken before any other art course) • Semester- a half year course, fall or spring • Elective- a course that is not required but of interest to you • Credit- 1credit=1 year long course that meets daily in which a student earns a passing grade • 0.5 credit= a year long course that meets every other day or meets every day for only 1 semester

  3. Grade Level- for a student to move to the next grade level, s/he must accumulate 5 ½ credits (ex. With 5 ½ credits you become a 10th grader; 11 credits puts you in 11th grade) • Transcript- a summary of the courses you’ve taken throughout high school including your final grades. This will be sent to the colleges of your choice. • AP Courses- Advanced Placement Courses are college level courses offered from 10th through 12th grades. Depending on the AP exam score, college credit could be given. The final exam costs $ 85. • IB Courses- International Baccalaureate Courses are very rigorous, demanding courses that can also give you college credit. The final exam costs $ 140. Each additional test is $96. • Class Rank- Students averages each year are put in rank order from the highest (#1) to the lowest. • Weighting- For the purpose of ranking, classes are weighted: Honors=1.02, AP & IB-SL=1.03, IB-HL=1.04. • * There is currently discussion by the district to change the weighting system*

  4. Diplomas Offered • International Baccalaureate- an international diploma which includes the same requirements as an Advanced Regents Diploma and beyond • Advanced Regents/Honors- must pass 8 regents exams (65%) and earn 3 credits in a foreign language • Regents Diploma- Must pass 5 regents exams and a foreign language proficiency exam, with a 65% or higher • I.E.P. - a high school diploma for some students in Special Education

  5. Advance Regents/ Honors Diploma • English- 4 credits* • Social Studies- 4 credits** • Math- 3 credits** • Science- 3 credits** • Health - .5 credits • Art and/ or Music- 1 credit • Foreign Language- 3 credits* • Physical Education – 2 credits(four years every other day) • * = Regents Exam required

  6. Regents Diploma • English- 4 credits* • Social Studies- 4 credits** • Math- 3 credits* • Science- 3 credits* • Health - .5 credits • Art and/ or Music- 1 credit • Foreign Language-1 credit • Physical Education – 2 credits • * = Regents Exam required

  7. What classes will I take in 9th grade? Your Schedule will look something like this: 1. English 9 (R or H) 2. Global Studies I (R or H) 3. Integrated Algebra* or Algebra A 4. Earth Science* (R or H) 5. E.S. Lab (odd) / P.E. (even) 6. Lunch 7. Foreign Language I or II 8. Art / Music 9. Study Hall/Elective/Support Class

  8. Who chooses my classes? • Your 8th grade teachers will give recommendations for your 9th grade classes. (R or H) • Your grades and effort will help your teachers decide where to place you for 9th grade

  9. Honors vs. Regents • Honors Recommendation: • 90’s average • Quality assignments turned in on time consistently • Excellent class participation and effort

  10. Exciting Opportunities in the High School Fun electives such as: • CAD drawing • Technical photography • Introduction to Broadcast/TV • Basic Electricity/Electronics • Clothing and textiles • Child Development • Foreign Foods • American Sign Language • Business Law • Ceramics • Psychology • Comparative Religions • Elements of Theatre and much more!!

  11. Technology Center Offered to 11th and 12th Graders Programs include: • Graphic design • Media arts/video production • Computer Training • Fashion & Retail Marketing • Auto body • Automechanics • Small Engines • Construction Project Management • Electrical Construction Technology • Finish Carpentry

  12. JV Sports in High School • Fall • Cheerleading • Football • Volleyball • Golf • Cross Country • Field hockey • Soccer • Tennis • Winter • Basketball • Wrestling • Cheerleading • Spring • Softball • Lacrosse • Track and Field • Baseball • Tennis

  13. Clubs offered at the High School • Student Council • Yearbook • International Club • Mentoring Club • School Newspaper • Environmental Conservation • Ski Club • SADD • Poetry Club • Flying Model Club • T.V. Studio Broadcasting • Amnesty International • Performing Arts Club • Gaming Club • Technology Club • Art Club • Medical Society • Lacrosse Club • Model UN Club • Girl’s Weight lifting club • French Club • Astronomy Club • Right to Life Club

  14. RHHS Guidance Counselors • Ms. Volk – Last names A-F • Ms. Schmidt – Last names G-O • Ms. Mahoney – Last names P-Z

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